Mar 27 - KLD2 - Sevenoaks Reserves 2 Invicta Res 2

The reserves had drawn 2-2 away to Sevenoaks Town reserves.

With Paul Egan on the substitutes' bench for the first team, manager Mick Dix filled in between the posts.

Invicta opened and closed the scoring during the game through Damien Abel and a deflected shot from James Everitt.

The Invicta line up was: Mick Dix, James Everitt, Liam Dickson, Will Dunlop, Stuart Taylor, Simon Rainbow (Leon Dix), Craig Smith, Ivan Kolar, Rob Knott, Damien Abel, Oliver Waters (Travis Thrale). Unused sub: Mick Richmond.

Mar 20 - KLD2 - Invicta Reserves 0 Whitstable Town Res 1

The reserves were beaten 1-0 at home to Whitstable Town reserves in their last home match of the season last Saturday afternoon and had Darren Winfield sent off. Stuart Taylor was the latest teenager to make his debut and did well in the defence.

The Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, Joe Neilson (Rob Knott), Liam Dickson, Dave Linstrem, Will Dunlop, Stuart Taylor, Ivan Kolar, Craig Smith, Damien Abel, Darren Winfield, Oliver Waters. Unused subs: James Everitt, Mick Richmond, Travis Thrale.

Mar 13 - KLD2 - Beckenham Town Res 4 Invicta Reserves 3

Folkestone Invicta reserves were beaten 4-3 away to Beckenham Town reserves. We opened the scoring thanks to a 25-yard free kick from teenager Oliver Waters. But Beckenham responded to go in 2-1 up at half time and the home side were 4-1 up early in the second half. Manager Mick Dix partnered Waters in attack and made it 4-2 on the hour. And Waters made it 4-3 when he scored from the penalty spot after himself being brought down following a pass from Dix.

The Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, Adam Todd, Liam Dickson, Ben Lindsey, James Everitt (Joe Neilson), Craig Smith, Ivan Kolar, Damien Abel, Oliver Waters, Mick Dix (Mick Richmond), Rob Knott. Unused subs: Dave Linstrem, Travis Thrale.

Todd's season was to come to an end the next morning when he was injured in a Sunday League game.

The reserves are at home to Whitstable Town reserves on Saturday March 20th and away to Sevenoaks Town resreves on Saturday March 27th.

Mar 06 - KLD2 - Invicta Res 1 Groundhoppers 3

The reserves were beaten 3-1 at home to Groundhoppers despite enjoying the majority of the play.

After a good start from us, the game was lost as the visitors capitalised on individual errors to score three times during a 15-minute spell midway through the first half. Simon Rainbow pulled a goal back with a deflected shot to reduce the arrears and Damien Abel also hit the post during the first half We continued to create chances after the interval, but it was one of those days when the ball just would not go in.

15-year-old Liam Dickson had a good debut at left back as he came in for John Walker who was on first team duty on the Isle of Wight.

The Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, Adam Todd, Liam Dickson, Ben Lindsey, James Everitt (Joe Neilson), Ivan Kolar, Simon Rainbow, Craig Smith, Damien Abel, Darren Winfield, Oliver Waters (Rob Knott). Unused sub: Travis Thrale.

Mar 03 - KLD2 - Lordswood Res 1 Invicta Res 4

Folkestone Invicta reserves won 4-1 away to Lordswood reserves on Wednesday night when first team manager Neil Cugley took charge of the team as the Under 18s also had a game that night. Goals from Ivan Kolar (2), Martin Chandler and James Dryden put us 4-0 up before the home side pulled a goal back.

The Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, Micheal Everitt, Adam Todd, John Walker, Darren Winfield, Scott Lindsey, Martin Chandler, Ivan Kolar, James Dryden (Damien Abel), John Ayling (Craig Smith), Lee Blackman. Unused sub: Dave Linstrem.

Feb 28 - KLD2 - Invicta Res 1 VCD Athletic Res 2

Folkestone Invicta reserves were beaten 2-1 at home to VCD Athletic reserves despite taking a first half lead thanks to a volley from assistant manager Dave Linstrem.

The Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, John Walker, Adam Todd, Ben Lindsey, Dave Linstrem (Simon Rainbow), Ivan Kolar, Craig Smith (Rob Knott), Darren Winfield, Damien Abel, Oliver Waters, James Everitt (Mick Richmond). Unused sub: Travis Thrale.

The reserves are away to Lordswood reserves on Wednesday night (March 3rd) and at home to Groundhoppers on Saturday March 6th.

Feb 14 - KLD1/2 CUP - Invicta Res 0 Cray Wanderers Res 3

The reserves were beaten 3-0 at home to Cray Wanderers reserves in the Division One/Two League Cup on Saturday afternoon.

The Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, Adam Todd (Rob Knott), John Walker, Ben Lindsey, Dave Linstrem, Craig Smith (Mick Richmond), Ivan Kolar, Darren Winfield, Joe Neilson (Oliver Waters), Damien Abel, Lee Blackman. Unused subs: James Everitt, Travis Thrale.

Folkestone Invicta reserves have no game on Saturday 21st and are at home to Thamesmead Town reserves on Saturday February 28th.

Feb 07 - KLD2 - Whitstable Town Res 4 Invicta Res 3

Folkestone Invicta reserves were beaten 4-3 away to Whitstable Town reserves on Saturday afternoon. The home side opened the scoring, but Lee Blackman made it 1-1 just before half time, only for the Oystermen to strike again before the interval.

Whitstable went 3-1 up during the second half before Ivan Kolar pulled another goal back. It was 4-2 from a corner during the closing ten minutes, with substitute Oliver Waters closing the scoring to make it 4-3.
16-year-old Sam Lloyd made his reserve team debut.

The Folkestone Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, Adam Todd, John Walker, Ben Lindsey, Simon Rainbow (Mick Richmond), Craig Smith (Rob Knott), Ivan Kolar, Darren Winfield, Damien Abel, Lee Blackman, Sam Lloyd (Oliver Waters). Unused subs: James Everitt, Travis Thrale.

The reserves are at home to Cray Wanderers reserves in the Go-Ahead Kent League Travel Division One/Two Cup on Saturday.

Jan 24 - KLD2 - Invicta Res 1 Erith & Belv Res 2

Folkestone Invicta reserves went down to a late goal at home to Erith & Belvedere reserves last Saturday after a needless late back pass gifted the visitors their winner. We had gone in 1-0 up at half time thanks to a header from James Everitt, but Erith equalised within a minute of the second half.

The Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, John Walker, Adam Todd, Ben Lindsey (Rob Knott), James Everitt (Simon Rainbow), Craig Smith, Michael Sheridan, Ivan Kolar, Darren Winfield, Oliver Waters (Joe Neilson), Damien Abel.

Jan 03 - KLD2 - Maidstone Utd Res 5 Invicta Res 0

Folkestone Invicta reserves were beaten 5-0 away to Maidstone United reserves last Saturday afternoon. For the second time this season we found ourselves up against Maidstone on a day when they had no first team fixture and a strong home side raced to a 3-0 first half lead. Invicta rallied and enjoyed a good opening half hour in the second half but conceded two further late goals.

The Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, John Walker, Adam Todd, Ben Lindsey, James Everitt (Joe Neilson), Simon Rainbow, Craig Smith, Michael Sheridan, Rob Knott, Damien Abel, Oliver Waters. Unused sub: Dave Linstrem.

The reserves are away to Beckenham Town reserves on Saturday afternoon.

Dec 09 - KLD2 - Sittingbourne Res 0 Invicta Res 3

Invicta reserves enjoyed a good win on Tuesday night despite having defender John Walker sent off for handball on the goal line after just 18 minutes. Paul Egan saved the subsequent penalty and Invicta went on to win thanks to goals from Craig Smith, Rob Knott and Damien Abel. It was 1-0 at half time.

The Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, John Walker, Adam Todd, Ben Lindsey, James Everitt (Travis Thrale), Michael Sheridan, Craig Smith, Simon Rainbow, Rob Knott, Oliver Waters (Mick Dix), Damien Abel.

Dec 06 - KLD2 - Hythe Town Res 2 Invicta Res 0

Folkestone Invicta reserves were beaten 2-0 away to Hyhte Town reserves at Reachfields on Saturday afternoon, with Lee Blackman (not that one!) and Ben Rowe scoring for Hythe.

"I must congratulate Hythe as they worked hard and were solid defensively," said manager Micky Dix, "and in Stuart Daffin they had the best player on the pitch as he added a little charisma to the game," he added. "He showed a little more desire and passion which was lacking from our team during the opening period of the game."

The Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, John Walker, Adam Todd, Ben Lindsey, Rob Knott (Joe Neilson), Ivan Kolar, Craig Smith (Simon Rainbow), Michael Sheridan, Craig Maxwell, Damien Abel, Darren Winfield. Unused subs: Travis Thrale, James Everitt.

The reserves are away to Sittingbourne reserves on Tuesday December 9th. They are then at home to Groundhoppers in the league on Saturday December 13thand at home to Cray Wanderers in the Second Round of the Division One/Two Cup on Saturday December 20th.

Nov 29 - KLD2 - Invicta Res 1 Sevenoaks Town Res 1

Folkestone Invicta reserves were beaten 2-1 at home to Sevenoaks Town reserves after goalkeeper Paul Egan was sent off for lowering his forehead at a Sevenoaks forward.

Invicta were leading 1-0 at the time thanks to a goal from young Oliver Waters, but the goalscorer had to be replaced as fellow teenager James Everitt replaced Egan between the posts.

Sevenoaks equalised from the penalty spot and struck again to take all three points.

FOLKESTONE INVICTA: Paul Egan, John Walker, Adam Todd, Ben Lindsey, Michael Sheridan, Ivan Kolar, Craig Smith, Rob Knott, Damien Abel, Craig Maxwell, Oliver Waters (James Everitt). Subs: Travis Thrale, Joe Neilson, Simon Rainbow, Dave Linstrem

Nov 15 - KLD2 - Groundhoppers 0 Invicta Res 2

The reserves maintained their good recent run with a 2-0 win away to high-flying Groundhoppers at a cold and wet Ladywell Arena in south London.

Craig Maxwell opened the scoring from the penalty spot with about 20 minutes to go after Damien Abel had been brought down.

And Ivan Kolar made it 2-0 with his first goal for the club ten minutes later.

The reserves are at home to Sevenoaks this Saturday afternoon.

The Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, John Walker, Adam Todd, Ben Lindsey, Michael Sheridan, Ivan Kolar, Craig Smith, Rob Knott, Damien Abel, Craig Maxwell, Oliver Waters (James Everitt). Unused subs: Travis Thrale, Leon Dix.

Nov 15 - KLD2 - Invicta Res 3 Sittingbourne Res 0

Folkestone Invicta won 3-0 at home to Sittingbourne reserves in the Go-Ahead Travel Kent Football League Division Two on Saturday afternoon thanks to goals from Rob Knott, Oliver Waters and Damien Abel.

15-year-old Knott opened the scoring during the first half when he headed in a free kick from 16-year-old Waters. Waters made it 2-0 towards the hour mark with a left-footed shot from the edge of the box and the hard-working Abel capped a fine personal performance with the third goal towards the end.

It was the reserves' third successive home win and clean sheet at the Westbourne Stadium.

The reserves are away to Groundhoppers this coming Saturday afternoon .

The Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, John Walker, Adam Todd, Ben Lindsey, Michael Sheridan, Ivan Kolar, Simon Rainbow, Rob Knott, Damien Abel (Travis Thrale), Oliver Waters (Joe Neilson), Craig Maxwell (Craig Smith). Unused subs: James Everitt, Dave Linstrem.

Nov 8 - KLD2 - Invicta Res 1 Hythe Res 0

Folkestone Invicta reserves won 1-0 at home to Hythe Town reserves on Saturday afternoon thanks to a late goal from Damien Abel.

Invicta had the better of the first half without establishing a lead, while Hythe shaded the second half when Paul Egan made a couple of good saves following set pieces.

The Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, John Walker, Adam Todd (Rob Knott), Dave Linstrem, Damien Abel (Craig Smith), Michael Sheridan, Ivan Kolar, Simon Rainbow (Oliver Waters), Ben Lindsey, Craig Maxwell, Lee Blackman. Unused subs: Joe Neilson, Travis Thrale.
Invicta reserves are at home to Sittingbourne reserves this Saturday afternoon.

Nov 1 - KLD2 - Chatham Town Res 5 Invicta Res 2

Folkestone Invicta reserves were beaten 5-2 away to Chatham Town reserves. Chatham did not have a first team fixture that day and fielded a stronger side than usual and went 2-0 up before Damien Abel pulled a goal back to make it 2-1 at half time.

We enjoyed our best spell of the game in the opening quarter of an hour of the second half, but the home side then increased their lead to 4-1. Teenager Oliver Waters struck again to make it 4-2, but the home side added a late goal.

Michael Sheridan made his debut for us after joining the club from Ramsgate.

The Invicta line up was: Leigh Holdway, John Walker, Adam Todd, Ben Lindsey, Michael Sheridan, Ivan Kolar, Simon Rainbow (Rob Knott), Oliver Waters, Craig Maxwell (Craig Smith), Damien Abel, Lee Blackman (Leon Dix). Unused sub: Travis Thrale.

Oct 18 - KLCD1/2 Invicta Res 2 Tunbridge Wells Res 0

Folkestone Invicta reserves won 2-0 at home to Tunbridge Wells reserves in the First Round of the Go-Ahead Travel Kent Football League First/Second Division Cup on Saturday afternoon thanks to goals from Craig Maxwell and James Everitt.

The Invicta line up was: Paul Egan, John Walker, Adam Todd, James Everitt, Dave Linstrem, Ben Lindsey, Simon Rainbow, Ivan Kolar, Craig Maxwell (Craig Smith), Gareth Hill (Rob Knott), Damien Abel (Oliver Waters). Unused sub: Travis Thrale.

Oct 11 - KLD2 - Erith & Belv Res 1 Invicta Res 0

Folkestone Invicta reserves went down to a late goal as they were beaten 1-0 away to Erith & Belvedere reserves in the go-Ahead Travel Kent Football League Division Two at Greenwich on Saturday.

All the action came in the closing five minutes as Rob Knott headed against the crossbar for Invicta and Erith then missed a penalty before netting their last-gasp winner.

The reserves are at home to Tunbridge Wells reserves in Round One of the First/Second Division Cup this Saturday. Folkestone Invicta: Leigh Holdway, John Walker, Adam Todd, Rob Knott, Ben Lindsey, James Everitt (Leon Dix), Simon Rainbow, Ivan Kolar (Travis Thrale), Darren Winfield, Craig Maxwell, Oliver Waters (Gareth Hill).

Oct 04 - KIC 1R - Dover Res 8 Invicta Res 3

Folkestone Invicta reserves were beaten 8-3 away to Dover Athletic reserves in the First Round of the Kent Intermediate Cup on Saturday afternoon.

After conceding a couple of early goals from set pieces, Invicta pulled a goal back through striker Craig Maxwell.

But after a defensive mix up saw Dover take a 3-1 lead, the visitors� endured a torrid first half and went in 6-1 down at half time.

It was 7-1 after the interval, but Invicta regained some pride with another goal from Maxwell and a stunning 30-yard free kick from 15-year-old substitute Oliver Waters.

But Dover struck again to complete the scoring.

The Invicta line up was: Leigh Holdway, John Walker, Adam Todd, Rob Knott, Dave Linstrem (Oliver Waters), Ben Lindsey, James Everitt (Travis Thrale), Darren Winfield, Ivan Kolar, Craig Maxwell, Gareth Hill (Leon Dix).

Sep 27 - KLD2 - Invicta Res 2 Chatham Town Res 3

Folkestone Invicta reserves were beaten 3-2 at home to Chatham Town reserves on Saturday afternoon despite taking the lead twice during the first half. And to make matters worse, striker Craig Maxwell was sent off towards the end of a game which was littered with bookings despite being a dirty game.

Invicta took the lead within the opening five minutes thanks to a fine individual goal from Joe Neilson.

Chatham were level when the ball took a deflection off an Invicta defender, only for 15-year-old Oliver Waters to restore Invicta�s lead with his third goal in two games.

But Chatham were level again before half time thanks to a penalty and won the game during the second half after Invicta had enjoyed arguably their best spell of the game.

The Invicta line up was; Paul Egan, John Walker, Adam Todd, Mark Towse, Joe Neilson, Rob Knott (James Everitt), Simon Rainbow (Shane Spearpoint), Ivan Kolar, Darren Winfield, Craig Maxwell, Oliver Waters (Gareth Hill). Unused subs: Travis Thrale, Ben Lindsey.

Sep 20 - KLD2 - Invicta Res 4 Tunbridge Wells Res 4

Folkestone Invicta reserves conceded two goals in the final two minutes to draw 4-4 at home to Tunbridge Wells reserves.

Invicta had twice gone ahead during the first half, both times through 15-year-old striker Oliver Waters, only for Tunbridge Wells to level and go in 2-2 at half time.

Craig Maxwell restored Invicta�s lead after 75 minutes and substitute Shane Spearpoint made it 4-2 as he continues his rehabilitation after a nasty dislocated ankle and broken leg sustained in an Under 16 game at Basingstoke back in April.

But what manager Micky Dix described as �a comedy of errors� in the final minutes denied the young Invicta side victory.

The Folkestone Invicta line up was: Leigh Holdway, John Walker, Adam Todd, Dave Linstrem, Joe Neilson, Matt Hughes (James Everitt), Simon Rainbow, Ivan Kolar, Rob Knott, Oliver Waters (Shane Spearpoint), Craig Maxwell (Will Dunlop). Unused subs; Will Storer, Paul Egan.

Sep 13 - KLD2 - Invicta Res 0 Maidstone Utd Res 2

Folkestone Invicta reserves were beaten 2-0 at home by a more experienced Maidstone United reserves on Saturday afternoon, with a goal coming in each half.

The line up was; Paul Egan, John Walker, Mark Towse, Dave Linstrem, Seb Bentley, Simon Rainbow (Will Storer), Matt Hughes, James Everitt (Will Dunlop), Rob Knott, Craig Maxwell, Oliver Waters (Shane Spearpoint).

Aug 30 - KLD2 - Invicta Res 0 Beckenham Town Res 0

The reserves drew 0-0 at home to Beckenham Town reserves last Saturday afternoon. We cam desperately close to taking all three points when Lee Blackman's second half penalty was saved by the goalkeeper and hit both posts. The penalty was awarded when Joe Neilson was brought down. Making their debuts were 15-year-old Oliver Waters and 19-year-old Matt Hughes.

The Invicta line up was: Leigh Holdway, John Walker, Adam Todd, Rob Knott, Mark Towse, Joe Neilson (James Everitt), Matt Hughes (Sam Marsh), Craig Smith, Lee Blackman, Oliver Waters (Seb Bentley), Damien Abel. Unused subs: Trevor Thrale, Will Dunlop.

Aug 23 - KLD2 - VCD Athletic Res 1 Invicta Res 4

Folkestone Invicta reserves made it two wins out of two in the G0-Ahead Travel Kent League Division Two with a 4-1 victory away to VCD Athletic reserves on Saturday afternoon.

Striker Lee Blackman opened the scoring during the first half and added a second after the interval to increase the lead. Darren Winfield made it 3-0 before the home side pulled a goal back, only for Damien Abel to complete the scoring.

FOLKESTONE INVICTA: Leigh Holdway, Adam Todd, John Walker, Rob Knott, Dave Linstrem (James Everitt), Will Storer (Travis Thrale), Craig Smith, Eamon Elalem (Joe Neilson), Lee Blackman, Darren Winfield, Damien Abel.

Aug 16 - KLD2 - Invicta Res 3 Lordswood Res 0

Damien Abel came off the substitutes� bench to score two goals as Folkestone Invicta reserves began their Go-Ahead Kent Football League Division Two season with a 3-0 home win over Lordswood reserves on Saturday afternoon.

With the game remaining goalless at half time, Abel came on as a second half substitute to open the scoring. Fellow striker Lee Blackman made it 2-0 before Abel struck again to make it a good start to the season for new manager Mick Dix�s side.

The predominantly young side was bolstered by the inclusion of assistant manager Dave Linstrem and the newly married Paul Chambers.

FOLKESTONE INVICTA: Leigh Holdway, John Walker, Adam Todd, Simon Rainbow, Dave Linstrem, Will Storer (Sam Marsh), Craig Smith (Damien Abel). Eamon Elalem, Lee Blackman, Paul Chambers, Seb Bentley (Rob Knott). Unused sub: Travis Thrale.